Farm Cafe Seasonal Part-Time Cook

Position: Seasonal Part-Time Cook

Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is excited to expand our culinary team. We are a farm-to-table grab and go cafe that offers coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch. The Farm Cafe serves as a touch point to connect our visitors to the food that is produced here at Wolfe's Neck Center. We source as much of the food from our own farm as possible and we supplement from other local farms and companies as possible.

We are looking for a seasonal part-time cook to round out our kitchen staff. This position will run from the first of June through the end of August. It will range from 12-18 hours a week depending on seasonal needs. Our ideal candidate is self motivated and someone who works with a sense of urgency. We want someone who wants to build their skills and deepen their connection to food. You will need to be comfortable and capable working alone and in a team environment.

The responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. If you do not fit this description perfectly but believe that you would be a good fi t for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe food handling


• Clear communication of mise en place and prep-needs


• Cleaning and organization of your space and the shared spaces


• Daily delivery and stocking of food to the cafe and farm store


• Preparation of hot and cold breakfast items


• Other prep work needed to all culinary operations


• Any other assigned tasks to help in the operation of the kitchen


• Participate in meetings and cross departmental projects as requested

Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1-3 years of culinary experience, preferably in a similar style operation.
  
  
  • Holds a servesafe food handler certification or equivalent.
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Basic knife skills
  
  
  • The ability to follow clear written direction
  
  
  • The ability to clearly communicate both in writing and verbally
  
  
  • The ability to learn fast and retain information
  
  
  • Adaptability and problem solving skills
  
  
  • Basic familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment and their safe usage
  
  
  
  


• Candidates must be 21 years of age in order to drive farm vehicles.

Work Environment

• This position will predominantly require you to work by yourself.


• Prolonged standing, moving and limited computer work may be required.


• Ability to lift over 50 pounds repeatedly.


• Comfortable working in a team environment.


• Comfortable working in a public environment with daily interactions with WNC guests.


• Ready to have fun at work, and work hard producing great food!


• The kitchen is a shared space between many departments and is located in our rental location

Requirements:

This is a part-time, seasonal position running from June 1, 2026 through October 18th, 2026. These dates could become flexible for the right candidate.

The seasonal part-time cook must be able to:

• Legally work in the United States (We cannot provide visa sponsorship)


• Complete a successful background check prior to hiring.


• Must be able to lift 50+lb repetitively


• Must be able to work effectively in a shared space.


• Three work references

Benefits

Compensation includes:

• Pay range of $16-$18 DOE


• Free or discounted rentals at our campground, including tent sites, bikes, kayaks, and canoes (dependent on availability)


• Discount in the Farm Store and Farm Café


• One meal per shift

To Apply
For more details about our food production and Wolfe's Neck Center, please visit our website. If you have questions about the position and application process, please contact Malcolm Kelly, Manager Of Culinary Programming, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 15th, 2026.

Non-Discriminatory Selection Process

Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment welcomes a diverse pool of candidates. In accordance with federal Equal Opportunity laws, Wolfe's Neck Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, veteran status, or physical or mental disability in the hiring of its employees. Applicants are selected based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job, prior work experience, and references from previous employers.

Americans With Disabilities Statement

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the role and may change as business needs evolve. It is not an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific period; employment is at will, in accordance with applicable laws